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french lentil salad 2 (the right one)


Submitted by fjordrunner

Makes 6 servings

4 cups water 1 cup French green lentils, rinsed 1 small bunch flat-leaf parsely, finely chopped 6 scallions, finely chopped 1 sweet red pepper, chopped 1 yellow pepper, chopped 3 tablespoons unrefined toasted sesame oil 3 tablespoons brown rice vinegar juice of 1 lemon or lime 2 tablespoons tamari or Bragg 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Ingredients
4 cups water
1 cup lentils,
1 cup parsley, finely chopped
6 scallions, finely chopped
1 sweet red pepper, chopped
1 yellow pepper, chopped
3 tablespoons sesame oil
3 tablespoons vinegar
3 tbs lime juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Directions
  1. Bring the water and lentils to a boil in a medium pot.

  2. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes.

  3. Drain the water and transfer the lentils to a serving bowl.

  4. Let cool.

  5. Combine with the vegetables, seasonings, and spices and toss gently.

  6. Serve at room temperature

Categories

Beans, Salads, Vegetarian

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 294.5g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
197
Calories from Fat
66
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
7.3g
11%
Saturated Fat
1.0g
5%
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
708mg
29%
Total Carbohydrates
24.9g
8%
Dietary Fiber
11.3g
45%
Sugars
3.6g
Protein
10.4g
Vitamin A 35% Vitamin C 192%
Calcium 5% Iron 23%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.

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Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade
96% confidence

A
  Good points
  • No cholesterol
  • Very high in dietary fiber
  • High in iron
  • High in vitamin A
  • Very high in vitamin C
  •   Bad points
  • High in sodium
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